Release systemic chokes that trap us in inequality.

Strategy Action

Advocate for implementation of the “Five Best Buys” for reducing alcohol harm endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

› Undertake strategic public advocacy and policy reform for alcohol harm reduction.

› Ensure an effective comprehensive ban on alcohol advertising.

› Explore the viability of minimum unit pricing and its implementation.

› Develop effective legislative strategies for limiting liquor outlet density and restricting operating hours.

› Improve access to psychosocial support in vulnerable communities.

Remove the obstacle of high data costs for vulnerable groups. Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of welfare financing through the Sector Funding policy.

› Model and deliver a solution to implement the new spectrum license condition, in order to ensure access to free educational and socio-economic development content.

› Ensure that the Sector Funding Policy and all relevant guidelines are adopted and implemented across all provinces.

› Design an integrated model to implement the core package of mandatory social services.

› Develop and test digital solutions for the nonprofit organisation (NPO) financing process and the implementation of the Sector Funding Policy that are adopted and utilised by NPOs and provincial departments.

Support initiatives that aim to improve the lived experience of women in South Africa.

› Model and support solutions for gender-based violence.

› Support interventions that aim to disrupt gender-based systemic inequality.

Outcome

› The Liquor Amendment Bill is passed and implemented.

› All provinces in South Africa have comprehensive liquor legislation.

› Binge drinking decreases incrementally by at least 1.3% per annum.

› There is increased and consistent access to psychosocial support in at least four provinces where we have psychosocial interventions.

› Zero-rated mobile services are provided by public benefit organisations and government departments across South Africa.

› State operational inefficiencies in the financing of social welfare services are addressed.

› A model of the core package of mandatory social welfare services that the state must ensure is finalised and implemented as well as how these services are to be prioritised.

› The government–NGO contracting has a simplified and efficient process.

› There is a gradual increase in funding for the sector through a reformed financing system.

› Clear strategic approaches to reducing gender-based violence are supported by a community of funding organisations.

› Civil society organisations working on reducing gender-based violence and gender inequality have access to increased funding opportunities.